Description
Paysage (2022) by Nicole Monnereau is an abstract mixed-media composition on paper that creates a dynamic interplay of color, shape, and surface. The picture plane is structured with a strong horizontal division of vibrant hues: a rich, warm orange occupies the upper area, while a deep blue field anchors the lower portion. Between these two color zones, an irregular form in white—with accents of green and blue—emerges as a central focal point, its energetic brushwork and crisp edges suggesting movement within the picture.
Although the work’s title Paysage evokes the idea of landscape, Monnereau refracts this notion through abstraction: color blocks and textural layers evoke horizon lines and atmospheric tension without depicting a literal scene. The dimensions (34 × 27 cm / 13.4 × 10.6 in) make this piece intimate yet visually compelling, encouraging viewers to engage with the contrasts and harmonies of the composition.










